Puncture resistance

It can be measured in several ways ranging from a slow controlled puncture to a rapid impact of a sharp object or a rounded probe.

Tests devised to measure puncture resistance are generally application-specific, covering items such as roofing[1] and packaging materials, protective gloves, needle disposal facilities,[2] bulletproof vests, tires, etc.

The EN388 glove standard use a more pencil-like object with a flat tip of 1 mm diameter.

[citation needed] Needle-resistant materials as described above are generally pierced by a force between 2-10 N by a 25 gauge needle perpendicular to the fabric.

A newer test, ASTM F2878-10, is specifically designed to simulate common hypodermic needles in 21-, 25-, 28- gauge.